Living Library

Icebreaker Questions

Not sure what to ask? Here are some ideas to get the conversation going:

• What motivates you to share your personal history?
• Why did you want to share your personal history with us?
• What are the greatest challenges you have experienced related to your topic?
• What are the most important things to know about you?
• Was there one particular event that impacted you? 
• What are some of the more positive/difficult aspects of your life? What makes them difficult?

• The duration of event is 45 minutes.
• Speakers gather with 1 to 5 listeners at one time for in person events. This may vary depending on the Speaker's comfort.
• Do not record or take pictures of the Speaker without permission.
• Consider using a Speaker as a resource for a paper or project. This can be discussed with your instructor.
• Speakers can choose not to answer a question or may end a conversation if they choose to. 
• If you have any questions, please email library@norquest.ca.